"Being able to predict which non-native species are likely to become invasive is kind of a holy grail of invasion biology that we hope to help reach," says Dr. Bianca Lopez, who studies the combined effects of invasive species and environmental change.
New York Invasive Species Research Institute
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Hydrilla Hazard | Research Summary
After eluding scientists for decades, the causative agent of a deadly wildlife disease (vacuolar myelinopathy) is uncovered in a recent study, and has been linked to the colonization of invasive Hydrilla.
Research Digest: June 2021
Our monthly research digest with recently published papers on invasive species from American Journal of Botany, Journal of Ecology, Oceologica, and more...
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Jeff Corbin
“There is a wealth of ecological data out there that can be applied to answer questions far beyond the original intentions.” says Jeff, whose studies aim to unlock the drivers of and resistance to invasions.
Research Digest: April 2021
Our monthly research digest with recently published papers on invasive species from Journal of Ecology, Oikos, and more.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Matthew Ayres
Dr. Matt Ayres of Dartmouth College is asking the important questions of what limits forest pest distribution and how climate change will influence ranges of native and non-native forest pests.
Eradicating Eradication | Research Summary
Functional eradication, a new framework for invasive species control, focuses on suppressing invasive species below levels that have significant negative impacts on conservation targets.
Research Digest: March 2021
Our monthly research digest with recently published papers on invasive species from Journal of Ecology, Oikos, and more.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Joanna Freeland
Upon seeing the disparity between “well-behaved” Phragmites in Europe vs. invasive Phragmites in North America, Dr. Joanna Freeland was drawn to study Phragmites hybrids and invasive aquatic plants more broadly.
Research Digest: February 2021
Our monthly research digest with recently published papers on invasive species from Journal of Ecology, Oikos, and more.